Drugs earn Hub City man prison term

Had methamphetamine, hydrocodone

Had methamphetamine, hydrocodone

April 03, 2007|By Scott Waltman, American News Writer

An Aberdeen man was sentenced to prison Monday after admitting to two felony drug counts. William C. Day, 32, pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and possession of the prescription drug hydrocodone, a pain reliever. Both crimes are punishable by as much as 10 years in state prison and a $20,000 fine. Day said he is seeking treatment and asked that be taken into consideration during sentencing. "I just don't want anybody to give up on me just yet," he said. However, Kim Dorsett, chief deputy state's attorney for Brown County, said that Day has had a few run-ins with the law. Judge Tony Portra gave Day the same sentence on each charge: 10 years in prison with five years suspended and a $100 fine. The two prison terms may run concurrently. In other Monday Brown County court news involving felonies:

An Aberdeen woman who admitted she tried to pick up a pain prescription that wasn't hers was sentenced to county jail. Jamie A. Huber, 23, had previously pleaded guilty to attempting to obtain the pain-killer Tramado by misrepresentation, forgery or fraud. That's punishable by as much as 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Kim Dorsett, chief deputy state's attorney for Brown County, said that Huber tried to pick up the medication, prescribed for a relative, from the Kessler's pharmacy. Huber was sentenced to 20 days in county jail and two years' probation. She must attend aftercare and pay a $350 fine. She was granted a suspended imposition of sentence, meaning that if she adheres to her probation terms, the incident will not go on her record.

Ashley E. Carrico, 19, of Aberdeen admitted she violated the terms of her probation. Carrico pleaded guilty earlier this year to burglary and aggravated assault, both felonies. Prison time was suspended, but she was ordered to spend 180 days in county jail and five years on probation. She violated her probation by failing to complete chemical dependency treatment. That's why her five-year probation sentence was renewed Monday. Mark McNeary, Brown County state's attorney, said Carrico avoided a more severe sentence because she is doing well in school, attending Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings and undergoing counseling.

John L. Cramer, 26, of Aberdeen pleaded guilty to a fourth driving while intoxicated charge in a 10-year span. That's punishable by as much as five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Cramer will undergo treatment before being sentenced. Lori Ehlers, a deputy state's attorney, said Cramer's blood-alcohol level was .257. The legal limit is .08.

Justin J. Snyder, 25, of Aberdeen pleaded guilty to a third driving while intoxicated charge in a 10-year span. That's punishable by as much as two years in state prison and a $4,000 fine. Snyder was sentenced to two years in state prison, but the term was suspended. He must spend 120 days in county jail and two years on probation. He must also pay a $600 fine. He's already undergone treatment. Snyder also pleaded guilty to driving under revocation, a misdemeanor. For that, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail with 55 suspended. He was also fined $100. His jail terms may run concurrently.